{"id":30481,"date":"2025-11-11T14:07:21","date_gmt":"2025-11-11T12:07:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/workcarewellness.co.za\/healthwise\/4-things-you-can-do-to-fight-gender-based-violence-2\/"},"modified":"2025-11-11T14:07:21","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T12:07:21","slug":"4-things-you-can-do-to-fight-gender-based-violence-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/workcarewellness.co.za\/healthwise\/4-things-you-can-do-to-fight-gender-based-violence-2\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Things You Can Do to Fight Gender-Based Violence"},"content":{"rendered":"
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4 Things You Can Do to Fight Gender-Based Violence<\/h3>\n

Gender-based violence (GBV) is a serious issue that requires collective action. Here are four concrete things you can do to combat it<\/span>:<\/p>\n

1. If You See It, Do Something <\/span><\/h4>\n

If you witness someone pushing, grabbing, or hitting another person, and you suspect it could be GBV, <\/span>get help immediately<\/span><\/b>. The message is clear: if people recognize this behaviour as wrong, they will be compelled to stop it<\/span>.<\/p>\n

2. Don’t Let People Make Jokes About Abuse <\/span><\/h4>\n

It is <\/span>never funny<\/span><\/b> to make jokes about things like rape, violence, or abuse in any form<\/span>. If someone makes a joke about abuse, you should tell them that it is not okay<\/span>.<\/p>\n

3. Talk to People about GBV <\/span><\/h4>\n

Don’t fall into the trap of thinking that gender-based violence only happens to other people<\/span>. It could happen to someone you love, so it is important to talk to the people you know about GBV<\/span>.<\/p>\n

4. Don’t Send Harmful Photos or Messages <\/span><\/h4>\n

If you see photos or posts on social media that insult or abuse someone, <\/span>report them<\/span><\/b>. Furthermore, do not send them on, and tell other people not to send them to you<\/span>.<\/p>\n

Seek Help<\/h3>\n

If you or someone you know needs help or support, you can use the following contact information:<\/p>\n

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  • Toll-free:<\/span><\/b> 0800 204 555 <\/span><\/li>\n
  • Request a call back:<\/span><\/b> *134*905# <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>
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